Original Correspondence.

Companion ( London ) , 1764 ; Freemasons' Pocket Comnanion ( Edinburgh ) , 1765 ; History of thc Washington Lodn-e , 1783-187 6 ; Arnold ' s Philosophical History of Freemasonry and other Secret Societies , An Address to the Duke of Athol on the subject ofthe Union , 1804 ; « Life of Pythagoras , with his Symbols and Golden Verses ; also thc Life of Hierocles , and his Commentaries

noon the Verses , " 1707 ; Robinson's " Proofs of a Conspiracy against Relig ions and Governments in the Secret Meetings of Freemasons , Illuminati , and Reading Societies Dublin , 179 S ; numerous Reports of Proceedings of English and Foreign Grand Lodges , Chapters , Charity Committees , & c , & c . ; old numbers of English and American Masonic Magazines , Masonic Essays , Manuals , Sermons Lectures , etc . ; Histories and Bye-Laws of Lodges .

, IN F RENCH . —Les Franc-Macons , 1747 ; Varrentrapp's History , etc ., of Freemasonry , 174 . - ; Rebold ' s Histoire eles Tres Grandes Loges , 18 C 4 . IN S PANISH . —Los Comuneros de Castilla , 1 S 42 . IN G ERMAN . —Marbach— " Agenda" ( on the Craft and Royal Arch Degrees ) ; "Sarscna "—( History and Origin

of Freemasonry ) ; " Signet Star , " 15 vols . ; A Revelation of Freemasonry ; " Freymaurerisch Versammlungsreden der Gold und Rosenkreutzer des alten Systems "—Amsterdam , 1779 ; Klnsz ' s Bibliographic der Freimaurerei und eler mit ihr in Verbindung gcsctzr . cn gtheimen Gcsellschaften Systematise !! zusammengestellt—Frankfurt-a-M .

1844 . . Whilst referring , with some degree of pleasure , to the foregoing list of books already in our possession , the Executive Committee can only regard it as a nucleus , and , as such , a ' powerful incentive to further exertions . S . B . ELLIS , ( Hon . Sees . < and A . SCARGILL , r * Librarians .

Presentation To Dr. W. P. Mills, P.M., By Lodge 376.

PRESENTATION TO DR . W . P . MILLS , P . M ., BY LODGE 376 .

A very gratifying presentation was made at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , to Dr . VV . P . Mills , who for many years has acted as Treasurer of the Perfect Friendshi p Lodge . The lodge was well attended , amongst those present being the officers of the lodge : —Bros . J . 1-1 . Staddon

VV . M . ; H . Sidney , S . W . ; A . Read , ( . VV . ; H . Luff , Sec . ; J . G . Churchyard , S . D . ; VV . B . Jeffries , J . D . ; VV . T . Westgate , D . C . ; \ V . Green , I . G . ; Past Masters W . J . Jack , N . Tracy , J . A . Pettit , J . B . Fraser , A . Gamman , W . Spalding , W . A . Elliston . The British Union Lodge was represented by Bros . C . F . Long , P . M . ; VV . Boby , P . M . ; A . D . George , P . M . ; St . Luki- 's Lodge by Bros . W .

Daking , S . W . ; A . C . Barber , P . M . ; anil others ; thc Prince of Wales Lodge by Bros . F . Bennett ; VV . Clarke , J . W . ; D . D . Steele , and others . Amongst thc members of the Perfect Friendship Lodge were Bros . F . Fisher , L . Callaway , T . Hooper , T . R . Elkington , A . Cannon , W . H . Spicer , S . R . Anness , R . Anness , VV . R . Davis , H . G . Bishop , H . D . Harrison ; and others . The presentation consisted of an illuminated address , beautifully executed

by Miss Tracy , together with a drawing-room clock and pair of ornaments , all enclosed under glass shades . The clock , an eight-day one , and the ornaments arc made of ormolu and enamel , and have medallions very richly painted , representing hunting scenes . The articles , which are valued at 40 guineas , were supplied by J . B . ( Messrs . R . D . and J . B . Fraser ) , and were much admired by the brethren .

Thc address was as follows : — " To VV . P . Mills , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk . Dear Sir and Bre ther , —Wc , the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Past Masters , and brethren of the Perfect Friendship Lodge of Freemasons , No 37 O , beg your acceptance of the accompanying time-piece , and ornaments , as a sli ght token of the hi gh estimation of the many valuable services rendered our lodge , especially

as 1 rcasurer during a period of 26 years . Wishing you long life and happiness , We subscribe ourselves , Yours fraternally . " ( Here follow the signatures of thc W . M . and present ofiicers and Past Masters and brethren of the lod ge . ) Upon a gilt plate within the shade of the clock was the following inscription : — " Presented by the brethren of

Lod ge Perfect Friendship , No . 376 , to W . P . Mills , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk , as a mark of esteem and in recognition of his services as Treasurer for twenty-six years . " Alter thc passing of two brethren and the initiation of Mr . W . Roe , the presentation was made by the W . M ., Bro . J . II . Staddon , who in a most felicitous speech expressed the obligations the brethren were under to their worth Treasurer for acting in that capacity for j ... 1

y _ . _ ..... ^ „ .. _* - V _* J- _ A .- _> J lUi me long period of twenty-six years , and asked his acccptance of the scroll , ornaments , and timepiece . Bro . 'V"ls suitably responded , and stated his inability to sufficientl y express his thanks to the brethren for their handsome and unexpected presentation . The lodge having been closed in due and ancient form , the brethren retired to the banqueting ^ room . and about fiftv sat down to

INFANT ORPHAN * ASYLUM WANSTEAD . —The at w VerS f , mcetin S of this excellent charity will be held hurv f "fi ' - ° n the 2 9 th J " une- Br ° - the Earl of Shrewsoury will preside on this occasion .

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Freemasonry And Roman Catholicism.

FREEMASONRY AND ROMAN CATHOLICISM .

The funeral of Permanent Sergeant Nagle , of the Second West York Yeomanry , took place at Stoney Road Cemetery , Halifax , in the presence of a . very large concourse of people . Deceased elied at the Halifax Infirmary , after a protracted illness causeel by a cancer in

the tongue . The funeral corte ' ge assembled at the infirmary , and was composed of nearly all the members of the [ 1 Squadron of the Second West York Yeomanry , and a large : number of artillery and rifle volunteers . Several of the militia staff and pensioners were also present , and the band of the regiment with which the deceased was connected playeil the Dead March in " Saul . " At the

cemetery thc Rev . Father Geary performed thc funeral ceremony , and at the close of the service in thc chapel announced that deceased had been a Freemason , but in order to die in the faith of ihe Roman Catholic Church he had , previous to his death , renounced his connection with Freemasonry . The usual firing over the grave took place , after which the crowds dispersed .

Bro. Hubert And The Chaine D'Union.

BRO . HUBERT AND THE CHAINE D'UNION .

We have been requested to publish thc following : — Paris , le 17 Avril , 1876 . M . Hubcit , reelacteur en chef dc la " Chaine d'Union , jTSurnal de la Fraticmaconnerie Universale , " me prie de faire savnir ii ses amis et abonnes que , par suite d'un accident qui lui est arrive ' , le ia Avril , en montant en

omnibus , il s'est fracture' une jambe et se trouve provisoirement empeche- de publier son journal . II compte sur la sympathie de ses abounds pour accepter ce retard force ' , et leur promet qu ' aussitot qu'il pourra se lever , il comple ' tera les nume ' ros rcste ' s en arriere et reprendra sa publicite re ' guliere . M . Hubert invite ses correspondents a continuer dc lui

adresser leurs documents et notes , rue de la Vielle-Estrapade , 9 , afin , qu'ils puisscnt tire ttansmis a I'imprimerie , compose ' s de suite et coordonne ' s des que la sante' du re ' - dacteur le lui permettra . Les amis de M . Hubert , que voudraient lui rendre visite , pourront le voir ii partir de 10 heures du matin jusqu'a *;

heurcs ct demic du soir inclusivement , en s ' adrcssant a la Maison de sante' du fauborg Saint-Denis ( Hospice Dubois ) , cscalier A , au 21 * , ceHe des hommes , chambre No . 14 , oil il est actuellemcnt alite ' . Pour M . HUIIKRT , empeche . ' , A . PARENT , imprimeur de la " Chaine el'Union . ' ,

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , May 12 , 1 S 76 . Thc Editor will be glad to receive notice from Sectaries of Cralt Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Loelgcs , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of mec-tin < r .

SATURDAY , MAY 0 . Gen . Com . Boys' School , at 4 . Lodge 11114 , Villier ., Grotto Mot ., Twickenham . „ 155 , ; , New Cross , New Cross Hall , S . E . Precep . 127 , Bard of Avon , Hampton Court .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Percy , 113 , Southgate-rd ., N . Manchester , 179 , London-st ., - it _ roy-square . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross Road .

MONDAY , MAY 8 . Lodge 5 , St . George ' s and Corner Stone , F . M . H . „ 13 O , Good Report , Terminus Hot ., Cannon-st . „ 193 , Confidence , Am ' eiton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . » 957 , Leigh , F . M . H .

„ 1366 , Highgate , Gatehouse Hot .. Highgate . Chap . 720 , Panmure , Horns Tav ., Kennington . „ 1118 , University , F . M . H . „ 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H . Rose Croix Chap ., Holy Sanctuary , 33 , Golden-sq .

LODGES op INST B-CTIO ... Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate . Sincerity , Bailway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden To .

Eastern , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-road . St . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regcnt-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford . West Kent , St . Saviour's College , Forest-hill . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Sydney , White Hart Ho ., Church-rd ., Upper Norwood .

TUESDAY , MAY 9 . Lodge 4 6 , Oltl Union , Terminus Hot ., Cannort-st . „ 167 , St . John's , Holly Bush Tav ., Hampstead . „ 2 rr , St . Michael ' s , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 54 ' , Wellington , White Swan Tav ., Deptford . „ 1269 , Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley . Mark Lodge 1 , St . Mark's , M . H ., Masons' Avenue . Supreme Grand Council , 33 ° , 33 , Goldcn-sq .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatic , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell Nciv-ioad Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk . Wm ., Lord ' s Hot ., St , John ' s Wood

Dalhousie , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Prosperity , 1 , Camomile-st ., Bishopsgate . St . Marylcbone , British Stores Tav ., St . John ' s Wood . Constitutional , Wheatsheaf Hot ., Hand-court , Holborn . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Royal Arthur , Prince's Head , York-road , Battersea .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone , at 8 . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill . Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe .

WEDNESDAY , MAY 10 . Anniversary Festival R . M . I , for Girls , F . M . Tav . —See Advt . Com . R . M . B . I ., at 3 . Lodge 3 , Fidelity , F . M . H . ,, 13 , Union Waterloo , M . H ., Woolwich . „ 15 , Kent , F . M . H . „ 708 , Carnarvon , Mitre Inn , Hampton Court .

„ 781 , Merchant Navy , Silver Tav ., Burdett-rd ., E . „ S 20 , lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond . „ 1017 , Montefiore , F . M . H . „ 1228 , Beacontree , Private Riiom , Leytonstone . ,, 1306 , St . John of Wapping , Gun Tav ., Wapping . ,, 1503 , Francis Burdett , Albany Hot ., Twickenham . Supreme Grand Council , 30 and 33 ° , 33 , Golden-sq . .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION , Mt . Lebanon , Windsor Castle Tav ., Southwark-bdg .-rd . Pythagorean , Prince of Orange , Greenwich . New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tav ., Hoxton . Royal Union , Horse and Groom , Winsley-st ., Oxford-st . Confidence , M . H ., Basinghall-st . Peckham , Maismore Arms , Park-road , Peckham .

Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley . Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tav ., Seven Sisters' -rd . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park . Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Dalston , E . United Strength , Grafton Arms , Kentish-town . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jermyn-street , St James ' s . Islington , Crown and Cushion , London Wall . Whittington , Black Bull Tav ., Holborn .

THURSDAY , MAY n . Lodge 19 , R . Athelstan , London Tav ., Bishopsgate-st . „ 91 , Regularity , F . M . H . „ 263 , Bank of England , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 6 57 , Canonbury , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 8 79 , Southwark , Southwark Park Tav . „ 1076 , Capper , Marine Hot ., Victoria Dock . „ 121 f > , Macdonald Hd .-qrtrs . ist Surrey Rifles .

„ 1288 , Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tav . „ 1321 , Emblematic , Tulse Hill Hot ., Tulse Hill . „ 1471 , Islington , Cock Tav ., Hi ghbury . ,, 1558 , Duke of Connaught , Surrey M . H . „ 1599 , Skelmersdale , Masons' Hall , Basinghall-st . K . T . Precep . 45 , Temple Cressing , Bridge House Hot . „ „ 117 , New Temple , The lnnerTemple , Londor .. Prov . Grand Lodge , R . S . Y . C . S . at 3 o'clock . 31 , Golden-sq .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Egyptian , Heicules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey , London-st ., W . Finsbury , Jolly Anglers' Tav ., Bach-st ., City-road . Temperance in the East , Catherine-st ., Poplar . Ebury , 12 , Ponsonby-st ., Millbank .

Highgate , Bull and Gate , Kentish-town . The Great City , 111 , Cheapside . High Cross , Coach & Horses , High-road , Tottenham . Salisbury , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Mart-uis of Ripon , Albion Tav' ., Albion-rd ., Dalston . Prince Frederick William Chapter , St . John ' s Wood .

FRIDAY , MAY 12 . Lodge 33 , Britannic , F . M . H . „ 134 , Caledonian , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . „ 1 57 , Bedford , F . M . H . „ 1420 , Earl Spencer , Northcote Hot ., S . W . Chap . 6 , Friendship , Willis ' s Rooms , King-st ., W . K .. T . Precep . 26 , Faith ami Fidelity , Terminus Hot .

LODGES _ INSTRUCTION . Union Waterloo , Thomas-st ., Woolwich . St . George's , Globe Tav ., Royal-hill , Greenwich . Robert Burns , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Belgrave , Lyceum Tav ., 354 , Strand . Unions Emulation ( for M . M . ' s ) , F . M . H . Temperance , Victoria Tav ., Victoria-road , Deptford .

Clapton , White Hart , Clapton . Metropolitan , Portugal Hot ., Flect-st . Westbourne , Horse & Groom , Winsley-st ., Oxford-si , Metropolitan , Pentonville-road . " \ United Pilgrims , Surrey M . H „ Camberwell New-road . " ot . James's , New Tanners'Arms , Grange-rd ., Bermondse Duke of Edinburgh , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar .

Doric , Earl Grey Tav ., Mile-end-road . Burgoyne , Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales's-road , N . W . St . Luke's , Commercial Tav ., King's-road , Chelsea . Chigwell , Bald-faced Stag Hot ., Buckhurst-hilL Burdett Coutts , Approach Tav ,, Victoria Park . Royal Standard , Finsbury Park Tav ., Holloway . Ranelagh , Clarendon Hot ., Hammersmith . Pythagorean Chapter , Prince of Orange , Grcenwich-rd .

Masonic Meetings In West Lancashire And Cheshire.

MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE .

For thc Week ending Saturday April 13 , 1876 . MONDAY , MAY 8 . Loelgc 314 , Peace and Unity , Militia Mess R ., Preston . „ 613 , Unity , Palatine Buildings , Southport . „ 703 , Clifton , Clifton Hot ., Blackpool .

„ 1021 , Hartington , H . M ., C . H . B ., B .-in-Furness . „ 1350 , Fermor Hesketh , iM . il ., Liverpool . „ 1398 , Baldwin Castle , Dalton-in-Furness . „ 149 6 , Trafford , Northumberland Hot ., Old Trafford , Chap . 148 , Elias Ashmole , C . R ., Warrington . Mark Lodge , 105 , / ledford H ., Bedford-rd ., Rock Ferry .

TUESDAY , MAY 9 . Lodge 179 , Antiquity , Royal Hot ,, Wigan . „ 241 , Merchants , M . H . Liverpool . „ 1250 , Gilbert Greenall , M . R ., Warrington . „ 1325 , Stanley , M . H ,, Kirkdale . „ 1384 , Equity , Commercial Hot ., Widn . s . 2